Classes the first week: UC Berkeley Campus.
Weeks 2-6 held at the Federal University of Bahia, in Salvador Brazil with a cohort of local students, culminating in a performance with program participants and local artists in Salvador.

Program Director: Amara Tabor Smith, Lecturer

An immersive 6-week cultural experience in the Bahia of Brazil rooted in dance performance, social justice, and black feminist pedagogy. Students will become familiar with histories and contemporary debates of performance of the African diaspora with a focus on Afro Brazilian dance, Capoeira, and performance practices influenced by the Candomblé tradition.

Students will enjoy workshops, lectures, journal writing, a final presentation, and exposure to music, film, and literature. The course includes an anti-racist pedagogy in order to examine the constructions of race in and through performance practice.

Eligibility: At least one year of college coursework completed before the start of the program. 2.0 GPA or higher. The program is open to everyone regardless of previous performance or language training.

Cost: Typically summer programs of this length cost $5k - $8k per student including 6 units of college credit, housing, performances, tours, and hosted events. Does not include airfare and out of pocket expenses. Financial aid may be applied. A full cost detail including deadlines on deposit and payments will be available before December 1, 2018.